US Bridges

CH3-KINKAID Stone over Kinkaid Creek

Good

Jackson County, Illinois · 1.54 MI S Ch 20 · Structure no. 039322800000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH3-KINKAID Stone over Kinkaid Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CH3-KINKAID Stone over Kinkaid Creek in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 65% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCH3-KINKAID Stone
CrossesKinkaid Creek
Location1.54 MI S Ch 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.86317, -89.59198
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks65%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CH3-KINKAID Stone over Kinkaid Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH3-KINKAID Stone over Kinkaid Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CH3-KINKAID Stone over Kinkaid Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 65% are trucks.

How long is CH3-KINKAID Stone over Kinkaid Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CH3-KINKAID Stone over Kinkaid Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.